Falconhurst Gardens
Markbeech, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 5NR
Most of the garden is accessible by wheelchair along wide gravel paths except for The Walled Garden which has a step and deeper gravel. There is a disabled WC at Falconhurst Farm Shop.
Falconhurst was built in 1852 by the owner’s great, great grandfather, John Chetwynd Talbot. John was a younger son of Earl Talbot and a highly successful barrister working for the Prince of Wales and the Railway Companies. He built Falconhurst, Holy Trinity Church and many of the pretty cottages in Markbeech Village. The house was designed by David Brandon and built of local Wealden sandstone. The house suffered badly from damp and fungal problems. During the early 1960s the main part of the house was dismantled and re-modelled by the owner’s parents.
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Opening Times
Gardens and Woodland Walks
Falconhurst Gardens is open from 28th March to 31st October 2026. During this period, opening hours follow the Farm Shop schedule:
- Monday to Friday: 9am–4pm
- Saturday: 9am–3pm
- Bank Holidays: 10am–3pm
- Sundays: Closed
The gardens are closed on occasional Saturdays when weddings are hosted. We recommend checking the website before your visit to confirm availability.
The Short Woodland Walk and Longer Woodland Walk are both accessible during these garden opening hours.
Winter Closure
The gardens and woodland walks are closed during the winter months from 17th November to 28th March.
Nature Trail & Animals
The Nature Trail and animal areas are accessible during the same opening hours as the gardens.
Special Events
Easter Egg Hunt
Running from 28th March to 18th April during regular garden opening hours.
National Garden Scheme Open Day
Sunday, 25th May, 11am–4pm.
Tickets to Falconhurst Gardens are available from Falconhurst Farm Shop during shop opening hours. Please pull into the Shop to sign in and collect your map before following signs to House Parking. During busy periods we may ask you to leave your car at the House.
£8.50 or free to Historic Houses members on presentation of Membership card. There is no need to book on line.
Pre-arranged groups to Falconhurst Gardens are welcomed. Please enquire via the house website. The owner will happily give a short talk on the history of the house and gardens. Refreshments can be arranged either at the house for larger groups, or the Farm Shop.
Educational visits welcomed to show the benefits of organic market gardening together with organic dairy farm. Pre-booking required via website.
Most of the garden is accessible by wheelchair along wide gravel paths except for The Walled Garden which has a step and deeper gravel. There is a disabled WC at Falconhurst Farm Shop.